New cell phone policy makes employees accountable
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
The Town of Amherst has approximately 100 cell phones that have been distributed to its employees, usage that racks up 28,000 minutes a month. The IRS has recently investigated other municipalities' cell phone use and found noncompliance. To remedy its own issues, the town formed a committee to a...
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District loses S.T.A.R. money due to assessment change
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
Superintendent Howard S. Smith presented the 2008-09 Williamsville Central School District's proposed budget to a small crowd at the May 8 public hearing. (See editorial on page four) The $151 million budget is a 4.1 percent spending increase from 2007-08. The tax levy increase is 2.64 percent.
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Buddy system
Disabled veterans being cared for by the Veterans Administration Western New York Healthcare System teamed up with experienced comrades last week to learn how to paddle 30-foot double-hulled outrigger canoes at Amherst Veterans Canal Park. The project was designed to help participants gain confidenc...
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PASSING THE TORCH
PASSING THE TORCH - Lowell Lamont, a member of the Eggertsville Hose Company for 65 years, and Mike Richardson, who joined the organization one month ago, participated in a wreath placement ceremony Friday in recognition of its 100th anniversary. The event capped a parade from the original fire hal...
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Candidates, budget hearing draw little attention
Sweet Home
by DAVID F. SHERMAN Managing Editor
Two of the three candidates for one open seat on the Sweet Home Board of Education addressed a small audience of taxpayers at Meet the Candidates night May 6. Irene Bailey and incumbent Scott Johnson were present for the program. Debbie Adams was unable to attend because of a previous commitment ...
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Benderson plans meeting for tonight on proposed Maple Road Town Centre
Residents have asked for it, and now they've got it - an informational meeting on the proposed Town Centre at 218 and 230 Maple Road. The open house-style meeting will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight, Wednesday, May 14, on the second floor of the Pepsi Center, 1615 Amherst Manor Drive.
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Amherst Drug Court commemorates 12 years of success
The Amherst Drug Court & Therapeutic Foundation will host a reception in recognition of the Amherst Drug Treatment Court's 12th anniversary at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 15, at the Sonoma Grille, 5010 Main St., near Interstate 290, Snyder.
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OPEN MIC
OPEN MIC - Fourth grader Alyssa Marciano reads her poem, "Hurricaine" during the third annual Windermere Boulevard Elementary School's poetry slam held on May 7. The event featured approximately 40 fourth- and fifth-graders' pieces. Photo by Jim Smerecak Purchase color photos at www.BeeNews.com
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Water Mill remains a critical topic
by DARLENE M. DONOHUE Reporter
The village will need some outside help to move forward with any plans for the Williamsville Water Mill parcel, according to Trustee Jeff Kingsley, the Village Board's liaison to the Mill Restoration Committee.
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125 Years Ago May 17, 1883 On last Sunday afternoon, a laughable incident occurred on Cayuga Street. A gentleman was driving rapidly along, when the overhanging branches of a tree caught his whip and nearly jerked it from its socket. More... |
Bee Editorial
Those wanting to speak out against the 2008-09 school budgets had their chance, and to vote down a budget now would be backwards thinking. The three town districts - Amherst, Sweet Home and Williamsville - have their spending plans ready for your consideration. More... |
This election year is becoming the year in which "leadership incompetence" is demonstrated by politicians who insult voters' intelligence with meritless, even harmful, proposals to garner votes in the upcoming elections. Witness Republican Assemblyman James Hayes' May 7, 2008, Amherst Bee article ... More... |
(Editors note: The Bee's police blotter is a sampling of unusual, sometimes humorous calls received by the police department. It is not intended to be a complete record of all incidents reported. More... |
(Editor's note: Call The Bee at 632-0390 and record a one-minute comment on our Bee Heard line. It gives readers an opportunity to comment quickly and candidly on items of local or regional interest. Callers do not have to identify themselves and no callers' names will be used. More... |
Alex G. Schmidt, 73, of Amherst died Wednesday, May 7, 2008, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Born in Buffalo, Mr. Schmidt attended Burgard High School and the University of Buffalo School of Business. He served in the U.S. Navy in the late 1950s. More... |
Jessica Hall of Williamsville was named to the honor roll at Immaculata Academy for the third quarter of the 2007-08 school year. Ryan Wolf was recently awarded a $750 scholarship from Sweet Home Federal Credit Union. He is a senior at Sweet Home High School. Wolf is the son of Bonnie and Scott... More... |
Williamsville North graduate named to all-tournament team
Max Lipsitz didn't like volleyball five years ago. Now he's a national champion. The 2006 Williamsville North graduate helped the Penn State men's volleyball team rally to a 27-30, 33-31, 30-25, More... |
W hat is an angle greater then 90 degrees but less then 180 degrees? What is the largest mountain range in Arkansas and Missouri? What sensory nerve connects the retina to the brain? For most, the answers to these questions are found buried in textbooks, not in their minds. More... |
Spring art show features local artists The Niagara Frontier Watercolor Society will hold its Spring Show from May 12 through June 6, at Vern Stein Art and Frame, 5747 Main St., near Evans Street, Williamsville. A reception will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 18. The show will be open dur... More... |
wed. 21 . DIVA by DIVA: A Celebration of Women - 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 21 presented by O'Connell & Company at The Cabaret in the Square Theatre, Snyder Square, 4476 Main St., Snyder; $. 839-3949, www.oconnellandcompany. More... |
Citing high costs and emotional stress associated with spousal separation, divorce, child custody, visitation and distribution of marital assets, University at Buffalo doctoral candidate Nadia Shahram created Matrimonial Mediation Service of Buffalo Inc. so she can help elevate those conflicts. More... |
- LEGAL NOTICE - SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF OBJECT OF ACTION STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY COURT: COUNTY OF ERIE ACTION TO FORECLOSE A MORTGAGE INDEX NO.: 11685/07 BANKERS TRUST COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA, N. A., IN TRUST FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE HOLDERS OF AAMES MORTGAGE TRUST 2001-2 PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES,... More... |
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